Illinois Department of Public Health Vaccination Plan
Currently, Egyptian Health Department says we're in Phase 1A and the state as a whole will be expected to move next to Phase 1B.
Author: Jc Tinsley
Year 21 of Shop with a Cop Deemed a Success by Officer Lucas
Officer Jonathan Lucas on behalf of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 249 says the Kids Christmas through a partnership with Huck’s Karing for Kids program was a tremendous success in spite of it being what he calls, “the worst year ever.” Although, cops... Read More.
Carmi Chamber Announces Scholarship Opportunity
The revitalized Carmi Chamber of Commerce, thanks to fresh leadership from Executive Director Kelly Northcott continues to make strides in helping businesses and individuals in the community. The group’s latest endeavor is aimed at helping a 12th grader from Carmi White County through the... Read More.
5 Domestic Battery Charges Over Holiday Weekend
A Carmi couple rang in the new year behind bars following a domestic dispute that resulted in their arrest. Carmi Police report that 32 year old Ashley and 40 year old Christopher Shelton were arrested about a quarter after 3 in the afternoon last... Read More.
Crossville Post Office Burgled Over Holiday Weekend
The Crossville Post Office was broken into sometime over the holiday weekend. A White County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to the Crossville mail hub Sunday morning to meet with USPS employee Megan Mercer. She told the officer upon her arrival she found that someone had... Read More.
Two More White County Residents Succumb to CoViD-19 Over Weekend
The Egyptian Health Department’s latest report reveals another two individuals who call White County home have passed away due to the novel coronavirus bringing the total number to 22 residents who have succumbed to CoViD-19 according to their stats. The news comes as the... Read More.
Merry & Bright Christmas Lights Home Decorating Contest Winners Revealed
The Carmi Christmas Elves, Inc. and the Carmi Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce Greg and Melissa Knight as the winners of the first ever Merry & Bright Christmas Lights Home Decorating Contest!This contest was held in conjunction with Christmas Lights of Hope... Read More.
Area Senior Centers Forced to Make Cuts Due to Lack of Funding
Seniors in White and Hamilton Counties will be forced to find a new place to get meals on Mondays and weekday evenings. A press release from the White County Seniors Center indicates the cuts are being blamed on a lack of funding from both... Read More.
Grayville City Council Meeting Recap – December 28th
By Jeremy W. Smith, T.O.C. NewsThe Grayville City Council met in regular session Monday night with all commissioners’ present.The meeting opened with approval of the consent agenda, there was no report from the Police Chief or Utility Manager.The Treasurer Reported one million, one hundred... Read More.
IDES Claims Unemployment Rates Up, Not Generally the Case Locally
While the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s November jobs report claims unemployment rates are up, locally our 7-county region remains basically stagnant. Hamilton County is the only county in our immediate area that saw an uptick from 3.4 to 3.5%. With that however, Hamilton... Read More.
